dailyprompt

  • What’s the best way to deal with negative thoughts? People always tell you to “think positive.” Which is adorable. That’s like telling someone whose kitchen is on fire, “Have you tried… not having flames?” Or… “Hey, remember that embarrassing thing you did in 2008?” Why yes, Brain. I was trying to enjoy my coffee, but…

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  • Luxury? No. Survival.

    What’s the one luxury you can’t live without? If you’d asked me this question when I was younger, I probably would’ve said books. Or coffee. Or maybe the internet because apparently I need to know the life story of a random actor at 2:17 in the morning. Now? Air conditioning. Without hesitation. Without debate. Without…

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  • What are the most important things needed to live a good life? People always say the secret to a good life is relationships. Family. Friends. Community. Connection. Which sounds lovely until you’ve actually met people. Then suddenly a cabin in Alaska starts sounding less like isolation and more like self-care. What are the most important…

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  • Who Do You Spend the Most Time With? My first answer was going to be anxiety. Honestly, it seemed only fair. That little gremlin has accompanied me to grocery stores, doctor appointments, awkward social situations, random 2:17 a.m. thoughts, and approximately every moment in history when my brain has decided that a completely normal event…

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